This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
My kindergarten students come in with a wide range of knowledge. Some have been to preschool and some have never stepped foot inside a classroom. They come from various social and economical backgrounds. Many of our students are homeless. One hundred percent of the students receive free lunch, and for some school is their safe haven.
The school relies on partners to help fund the food and clothing pantry and outside help to donate supplies throughout the year.
These donations help our families live month to month. For some of the students, the meals they get at school are the only meals they eat.
My classroom is a place the students feel safe and comfortable to be themselves. We are a family.
My Project
Alive Studios Zoo is an amazing software program. The students interact with 3D virtual zoo animals while learning ELA, Math, STEM and Social-Emotional Skills. It uses an application called augmented reality to bring the lessons to life.
Alive Studios increases student engagement while improving literacy scores.
The students are able to use their iPads to interact with animals on the rug that comes with the program. It transports them into a whole new world. The students will have an opportunity to learn about a lot of skills in a fun and meaningful way.
I am excited to have the opportunity to provide this experience for my class.
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